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Overview |
UNO | CofC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNO | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNO | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UNO | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 105.6% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.4% higher at CofC than University of New Orleans ($35,338.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than CofC ($11,508 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 6.7% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,174 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 8% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,260 vs. $9,499)
UNO vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or UNO .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 107 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UNO (3.21)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or CofC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CofC and UNO.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of New Orleans (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $3,500 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/